Senior Compositor (m/f/d)

Welcome to team × / RAPP 

team x is t the customized, global communications and marketing agency for Mercedes-Benz, which Omnicom has been building up since January 2022. Our mission is to create a consistent brand experience for Mercedes-Benz worldwide – with one voice, one presence, and one look & feel for all brand-shaping activities.   

Our team is made up of best-in-class talent from across different Omnicom agencies, including RAPP. We bring together the best talent along the customer journey to help the world's most valuable luxury car manufacturer lead the electric mobility of the future and build the most desirable cars. Help us and you can expect: a strong passion for luxury cars, the collective energy of an international team and a lot of fun. 

As part of team x, you will have the opportunity to work at RAPP, which is an integral part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group. At RAPP, we focus on improving each individual's experience with a brand. 

Your Role 

As a Senior Compositor, you will be responsible for integrating various CGI assets, from traditional renders or Unreal, as well as matte paintings and occasionally live-action footage, into seamless, high-quality visuals. You will apply advanced compositing techniques to ensure realistic lighting, depth and color balance across all assets. Additionally, you will play a key role in collaborating with artists and troubleshooting complex shots to ensure the smooth execution of VFX automotive projects. You will need to have a deep understanding of Nuke compositing workflows, a strong artistic eye, and the ability to problem-solve under tight deadlines. Your experience in handling complex 2D and 3D elements, camera tracking and photoreal CG integration will be crucial in delivering exceptional final imagery.

Your Responsibilities 

• Take briefs and direction from the VFX Supervisor to execute assigned shots to the highest standard.
• Seamlessly integrate CGI assets, matte paintings and live-action footage to create photorealistic composites.
• Apply advanced compositing techniques, including colour correction, rotoscoping, keying and tracking.
• Work on complex camera tracking, set extensions and photorealistic full CG compositing.
• Use deep compositing techniques and multipass CG rendering for high-end visual integration.
• Ensure color consistency and maintain the overall look and feel of a sequence.
• Create clean and organized Nuke scripts that follow studio standards.
• Collaborate with other departments, including CG artists, lighting artists and FX teams, to optimize workflows and improve shot efficiency.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical and creative challenges to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in client reviews and internal critiques, taking feedback constructively and efficiently applying changes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, software advancements, and best practices in compositing.

Your Experience 

• A good understanding of German language
• A highly experienced Senior Compositor with a strong background in high-end VFX production for film, TV, or commercials.
• Expert in Nuke compositing software, with a deep understanding of node-based workflows.
• Strong artistic and technical knowledge of light, colour, perspective and composition.
• Experience working with deep compositing techniques, AOVs, and multi-channel EXRs.
• Ability to work with blue/green screen keying, rotoscoping and motion blur to create seamless composites.
• Knowledge of CG rendering workflows, including how to optimize renders for compositing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex shots.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritise tasks and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with other VFX software such as Flame, After Effects, or 3D software like Maya, Houdini, or Blender
• Willingness and ability to travel for work-related events and productions

What we offer you 

• A great team and a collaborative culture 
• Exciting products and the opportunity to work for the world's most valuable luxury automotive brand 
• Central and beautiful workplace in Berlin, with hybrid and remote opportunities 
• Flexible working time 
• 30 vacation days 
• Customize your ideal benefits package using our Benefitsy portal, offering access to a diverse selection of options like Urban sports, Spotify, REWE, Sixt, IKEA, and many more. 
• First-class learning and development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning catalogue, that includes 20,000+ diverse courses. 
• 20% employer contribution to our pension scheme. 

We believe that diversity helps us add value to brands. That's why we foster an environment where differences are respected, where people take pride in unique talents and where individual perspectives are encouraged and celebrated.